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Propane Fuels America: Arkansas

July 16, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Arkansas, irrigation engines, Propane Fuels America and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

CHS owners elect board members during annual meeting

January 15, 2021 By Carly McFadden

CHS owners elected seven board members to three-year terms during the cooperative’s 2020 annual meeting, which was held virtually on Dec. 3 in Minnesota.

This article is tagged with agriculture, board members, C.J. Blew, chs, cooperative, Cortney Wagner, Dan Schurr, people news, Russ Kehl and posted in News

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Data trends show grain drying season back to normal in 2020

August 6, 2020 By Carly McFadden

The conditions that caused problems in 2019 for farmers drying grain are not in the forecast for 2020, the Propane Education & Research Council reports.

This article is tagged with 2020 harvest, agriculture, grain drying, grain drying technology, harvest, Mike Newland, PERC, propane, Propane Education & Research Council, propane in agriculture and posted in News

Many grain dryer operators prefer propane. Photo courtesy of Swanson Russell

Propane-fueled grain dryers popular among Midwest producers

July 10, 2020 By Brian Richesson

A majority of Midwest agricultural producers are choosing propane for grain drying compared with other energy options, according to a new survey from PERC.

This article is tagged with agriculture, grain dryers, Midwest, Mike Newland, Propane Education & Research Council, propane farm incentive program, survey and posted in Current Issue, News

Research shows propane-fired steam method an effective alternative to fumigants

July 10, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane-powered steam method works to control soil pathogens and weeds for strawberry growers in California, shows UC Davis researcher.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Steve Fennimore, University of California Davis and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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PERC urges ag producers to plan ahead for harvest

July 7, 2020 By Carly McFadden

With corn and soybean plantings up in 2020, PERC says a new grain drying calculator can help farmers determine how much propane they will need for harvest.

This article is tagged with agriculture, farm propane, grain drying, grain drying technology, Mike Newland, PERC, producers, propane, Propane Education & Research Council, propane in agriculture and posted in News

Agricultural producers and irrigation customers can utilize the new engines. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC, IIS partner on engine aimed at multiple markets

December 20, 2019 By LP Gas

Collaborative effort between the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Industrial-Irrigation Services (IIS) results in options for agricultural and industrial applications.